Fatayer (cheese pastries)

makes
14
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Syrian chef Nayran Tabiei brings flavours of the country she left behind to her new home in Melbourne with these easy cheese pastries. Fatayer is a delicious street food snack in Syria and the Middle East.

Ingredients (10)

  • 1 1/2 cups (375ml) milk, warmed
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp dried active yeast
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 850g plain flour
  • 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Filling

  • 200g haloumi cheese, finely grated
  • 200g mozzarella, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup (35g) sumac

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Method

  • 1.
    To make the dough, place milk, sugar and yeast in a small bowl or jug. Whisk to combine, cover and set aside for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  • 2.
    Place oil, flour and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly add the yeast mixture. Season with salt flakes. Knead for 5-10 minutes until dough is soft and elastic. Divide dough into 14 balls, cover with a damp tea towel, and set aside for 20 minutes to rest.
  • 3.
    Preheat oven to 220°C. Line two baking trays with baking paper.
  • 4.
    For the filling, combine all ingredients and season with salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
  • 5.
    When ready to shape, roll out each dough ball into a rough 15cm round. (If the dough begins to contract too much, that means it is not rested enough.) Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the centre of each round, making sure to keep the edge clear of filling. Fold pastry around the filling to create a triangle shape, pinching the edges together to seal, leaving a small gap in the centre.
  • 6.
    Brush with beaten egg and transfer to the prepared trays. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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